New Jackson Diner

I was wondering what other people's impressions of the new Jackson Diner were. I am conflicted about it; on one hand, it is a nice new (and larger) dining space and the food is still great, on the other hand, prices are higher, they're offering Chinese food(?!), and something seems to have been lost in the transition. A friend suggests that part of the charm of old Diner was its intimacy. Any thoughts?

I went there Friday night. I thought the food was as good as it had been in the old space -- I didn't notice any Chinese food on the menu?? The service was way worse than it had been, which I guess is to be expected at first -- I hope they can make the transition successfully, because the service at the old JD was one of the things I really loved about it. One food problem -- and this is due to the slowness of the service -- my Seekh Kebab was getting cold by the time I was served.

Visited the NEW Jackson Diner on a recent sat. and enjoyed the $8.00 lunch buffet. The new place is 4 times as big and there looks to be an as yet unopened mezzanine level. The decor seems as if it is from the MOMA. On one side of the room picture frames are split and separated in different shapes and the ceiling is adorned with Key West inspired fruit shapes. The food was great and people rushed over and lined up when a new batch of dessert was brought out (the zeppole type of bread wi